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JBat · 21 April 2010, 01:35 AM

Hey all,

I've been living with Omas for a couple of weeks now and thought it was time to get some writing samples up along my impressions of the pen. You can see pics of the pen here:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=123304

The paper I'm writing on isn't ideal, just a white legal pad, but I'll be acquring something more suitable in the near future.

sunburst · 21 April 2010, 02:11 AM

John, looks good.
Glad to hear that nib has smoothed.

Lion · 21 April 2010, 02:31 AM

John, I think many of us(me included)need to slow down and practice cursive before it will look decent. I have started but it's hard to get the mind to think cursive and not printed.....

JBat · 21 April 2010, 04:56 AM

I agree, Leo. I've been using it a lot lately and I have my moments. Mostly, though, it's been hit and miss. Cursive just lends itself so well to FP's.

daveathall · 21 April 2010, 05:47 AM

Nothing wrong with that hand writing John, I am glad that the pen has now become smoother, love the colour of that ink, thank you very much for the review.

shandy · 21 April 2010, 07:01 AM

John, what a wonderful review!
I am so glad the nib smoothed out a bit, it is nice to have a nib that gives feedback..Just not too much!

As to your handwriting, you do yourself a disservice sir! It is a really classic style, looks lovely and is very easy to read..Perfect

Now on to something vintage??

2careless · 21 April 2010, 07:11 AM

Hi John, it's really nice to see your review. Your handwriting is great! Uniform and easy to read! Now it's time to get into paper.

JBat · 21 April 2010, 07:15 AM

Ian, thanks for your kind words, you are a true gentleman.

As for vintage, I may go that direction next. I really have a hankering now for a Parker 51, and I'm just starting to delve into the 51 website. Lots of info there! I want to make sure I get one in the kind of condition like yours and Phillip's, and I don't have any experience with vintage pens.

Of course, I have my eye on a few newer pens as well, maybe a MB 146 or 149 (or both

), a Pilot 823 a Pelikan of some sort and of course a Nakaya. So I'm not sure right now. I'll probably enjoy the two I have for a bit then reassess.

So many pens, so little time!

JBat · 21 April 2010, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2careless

Hi John, it's really nice to see your review. Your handwriting is great! Uniform and easy to read! Now it's time to get into paper.

Thanks, Kai! I have a Clairfontaine notebook on the way from a TRF member, and I'll post a thread when I get it. I'm looking forward to using some quality paper for a change.

Lion · 21 April 2010, 07:58 AM

You guys have me sold on Clairfontaine notebooks so I will have order one from online since I do not know of a place in Chicago to buy one(I just hate to have to pay for shipping and handling on one notebook)... If anyone knows of a source here in the Chicagoland area let me know???

sunburst · 21 April 2010, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion

You guys have me sold on Clairfontaine notebooks so I will have order one from online since I do not know of a place in Chicago to buy one(I just hate to have to pay for shipping and handling on one notebook)... If anyone knows of a source here in the Chicagoland area let me know???

Leo, there's quite a few places to buy in Chicago area.

Go here and enter your zip:

http://exaclair.com/purchase_local.php5

shandy · 21 April 2010, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBat

Thanks, Kai! I have a Clairfontaine notebook on the way from a TRF member, and I'll post a thread when I get it. I'm looking forward to using some quality paper for a change.

Ah ha! Someone beat me to it

I think you are going to like it a lot John!

shandy · 21 April 2010, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion

You guys have me sold on Clairfontaine notebooks so I will have order one from online since I do not know of a place in Chicago to buy one(I just hate to have to pay for shipping and handling on one notebook)... If anyone knows of a source here in the Chicagoland area let me know???

Leo. I am really getting worried about the lack of all things pen in Chicagoland..What gives with the windy city

At least you have one of the finest pen shows around. I bet you can get it at that..As well as one or twenty nice vintage pens!!!

Lion · 21 April 2010, 01:17 PM

Ian I'm obviously not in the group who know where to go but I am planning to attend the show so I will find out then!!!

Bisquitlips · 5 May 2010, 12:50 PM

I want more photos of that pen!!

JBat · 6 May 2010, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

I want more photos of that pen!!

I'll get some more up, Richard! How're you liking your Arco?

21 April 2010, 01:35 AM	#1
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Omas Arco impressions/writing samples Hey all, I've been living with Omas for a couple of weeks now and thought it was time to get some writing samples up along my impressions of the pen. You can see pics of the pen here: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=123304 The paper I'm writing on isn't ideal, just a white legal pad, but I'll be acquring something more suitable in the near future.

21 April 2010, 02:11 AM	#2
sunburst "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Joji Location: KY, So. Cal., NJ Watch: 16800 Posts: 979	John, looks good. Glad to hear that nib has smoothed. __________________ Rolex Sub 16800 Rolex No Date Sub 114060 Omega Speedmaster Professional Sinn 356 Flieger II, Sinn 556, Sinn ST-140 Marathon SAR, Marathon GSAR

21 April 2010, 02:31 AM	#3
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	John, I think many of us(me included)need to slow down and practice cursive before it will look decent. I have started but it's hard to get the mind to think cursive and not printed..... __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

21 April 2010, 05:47 AM	#5
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,305	Nothing wrong with that hand writing John, I am glad that the pen has now become smoother, love the colour of that ink, thank you very much for the review. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

21 April 2010, 07:58 AM	#10
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	You guys have me sold on Clairfontaine notebooks so I will have order one from online since I do not know of a place in Chicago to buy one(I just hate to have to pay for shipping and handling on one notebook)... If anyone knows of a source here in the Chicagoland area let me know??? __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

21 April 2010, 04:56 AM	#4
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	I agree, Leo. I've been using it a lot lately and I have my moments. Mostly, though, it's been hit and miss. Cursive just lends itself so well to FP's.

21 April 2010, 07:01 AM	#6
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	John, what a wonderful review! I am so glad the nib smoothed out a bit, it is nice to have a nib that gives feedback..Just not too much! As to your handwriting, you do yourself a disservice sir! It is a really classic style, looks lovely and is very easy to read..Perfect Now on to something vintage??

21 April 2010, 07:11 AM	#7
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Hi John, it's really nice to see your review. Your handwriting is great! Uniform and easy to read! Now it's time to get into paper.

21 April 2010, 07:15 AM	#8
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Ian, thanks for your kind words, you are a true gentleman. As for vintage, I may go that direction next. I really have a hankering now for a Parker 51, and I'm just starting to delve into the 51 website. Lots of info there! I want to make sure I get one in the kind of condition like yours and Phillip's, and I don't have any experience with vintage pens. Of course, I have my eye on a few newer pens as well, maybe a MB 146 or 149 (or both ), a Pilot 823 a Pelikan of some sort and of course a Nakaya. So I'm not sure right now. I'll probably enjoy the two I have for a bit then reassess. So many pens, so little time!

21 April 2010, 01:17 PM	#14
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Ian I'm obviously not in the group who know where to go but I am planning to attend the show so I will find out then!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

5 May 2010, 12:50 PM	#15
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,501	I want more photos of that pen!! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

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